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21st Regional Training Center (RTC) Heads Meeting 
14-16 November 2023, at RTC Japan in Kashiwa, Japan

The 21st Meeting of the Heads of Asia/Pacific WCO Regional Training Centres (RTCs) was held from 14-16 November 2023, at RTC Japan in Kashiwa, Japan. The event was co-organized by the Asia/Pacific Regional Office for Capacity Building (ROCB A/P) and Japan Customs.
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ROCB A/P Participates in the 33rd Session of the World Customs Organization Asia/Pacific Regional Contact Points 
30 October - 3 November 2023, Melbourne, Australia

The 33rd Asia Pacific Regional Contact Points Meeting was held in Melbourne, Australia, from 30 October to 3 November 2023, hosted by the Asia Pacific Vice Chair. Mr. Norikazu KURAMOTO, Head of the ROCB A/P, along with Program Managers, Ms. Zhengqing YE, Mr. Jun Tajima, Mr. Jamin CHO, and Mr. Louis CHAN, actively participated in the meeting.
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ROCB A/P support WCO Sub-Regional Workshop on the Implementation of the Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-Commerce 
23 - 26 October, 2023, Colombo, Sri Lanka

The WCO Sub-regional Workshop on the Implementation of the Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-Commerce was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 23 to 26 October 2023 with the financial support of the Customs Cooperation Fund of China (CCF-China).
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The WCO Sub – Regional Workshop for ASEAN Member Countries on HS and Advance Rulings 
16 - 20 October 2023, Bangkok Thailand

The WCO Sub – Regional Workshop for ASEAN Member Countries on HS and Advance Rulings was held from 16th – 20th October 2023 at the RTC Thailand under the sponsorship of Customs Cooperation Fund Japan (CCF Japan).
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The 34th National Contact Points Meeting for RILO A/P 
11-13 October 2023, Tokyo, Japan

At the invitation of the Regional Intelligence Liaison Office for Asia and the Pacific (RILO A/P), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P, and Mr. Louis Chan, Program Manager of ROCB A/P, actively participated in the 34th National Contact Points (NCP) Meeting of RILO A/P, held in Tokyo, Japan, from October 11 to 13, 2023.
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ROCB A/P attended 2023 WCO Technology Conference 
10 - 12 Oct 2023, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

The 2023 WCO Technology Conference was held in Ha Noi, Viet Nam over the period 10 – 12 Oct 2023.
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ROCB A/P joined discussion on Green Trade with UN alliance 
3 – 4 October 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P, along with Mr. Jaemin Cho, Mr. Jun Tajima, the Program Managers actively participated in the workshop as part of the 41st UN/CEFACT Forum, which was held at the UN Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand from 3 to 4 October 2023.
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ROCB A/P Engages in a Productive Online Meeting with Cambodia Customs on Regional Training Centre (RTC) Establishment 
5th September 2023, Online Meeting

At the invitation of the Cambodia General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of ROCB A/P, and Mr. Louis Chan, the Program Manager of ROCB A/P participated in a comprehensive online meeting on 5th September 2023.
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ROCB A/P participated in the RPSG AP Meeting 
30 – 31 August 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P and his colleagues actively participated in the Regional Private Sector Group for Asia Pacific (RPSG AP) which was held in Bangkok, Thailand from 30 to 31 August 2023.
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ROCB A/P collaborates in supporting LLDCs with UN alliance 
22-23 August 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P, actively participated in the High-Level Euro-Asia Review Meeting of the Vienna Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) for Decade 2014-2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, upon the invitation of the UNECE, UNOHRLLS and ESCAP.
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ROCB A/P active Participates in the 25th OCO Annual Conference 
18-19 July 2023, Pohnpei, Micronesia

Upon the invitation of the Oceania Customs Organization (OCO) Secretariat, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P, actively participated in the 25th OCO Annual Conference at Pohnpei, the Federated Stats of Micronesia.
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ROCB A/P supports Member’s initiatives to build a culture of integrity 
3-7 July 2023, Melaka, Malaysia

The WCO A/P Regional workshop on Integrity Promotion was held at the RTC Malaysia in Melaka over the period 3-7 July 2023 sponsored by the CCF-China. From the ROCB A/P, Ms. Zhengqing Ye, the Program Manager and Operation Manager of the CCF-China participated this workshop.
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ROCB A/P confirmed the closed cooperation with Australia Border Force 
29 June 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of ROCB A/P and his colleagues have a meeting with Mr. Michael Cymbalista, Counsellor of the Australian Border Force (ABF) Attaché and his team at the Australia Embassy in Bangkok Thailand at 29th June as the cooperate partner of the ROCB A/P.
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ROCB A/P attended the 141/142 WCO Council Sessions 
22-24 June 2023, Brussels, WCO

The 141st/142nd Council Sessions of the World Customs Organization (WCO) were held at WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium from 22 to 24 June 2023. Directors General of Customs representing the WCO Members participated. Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of ROCB A/P attended as observers.
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ROCB A/P collaborates with UNESCAP in Paperless Trade 
19-23 June 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Mr. Jaemin Cho, the Program Manager attended the key meetings related to the Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-border Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific (CPTA) facilitated by UNESCAP on 19-23 June 2023 on the behalf of ROCB A/P as an observer.
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ROCB A/P support the WCO Middle Management Development (MMD) Train-the-Trainer Workshop 
12-21 June 2023, Hong Kong, China

The WCO Middle Management Development (MMD) Train-the-Trainer Workshop for Asia Pacific members was held in Hong Kong China from 12-21 June sponsored by the Customs Cooperation Fund of China (CCF-China).
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Pacific Islands’ Members are in the process of developing training materials for the Pacific region 
12 – 16 June 2023, Suva, Fiji

The fourth WCO/JICA Joint Sub-Regional Working Group Activity for Master Trainer Programme (MTP) on Customs Valuation and HS Classification for the Pacific Islands was held from 12 to 16 June 2023 in Suva, Fiji.
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ROCB A/P's Active Participation in the 12th ASEAN – World Customs Organization (WCO) Consultation 
8th June 2023, Pattaya, Thailand

Upon the invitation of the ASEAN Secretariat, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P, actively participated in the 12th ASEAN – World Customs Organization (WCO) Consultation at the 32nd Meeting of the ASEAN Directors-General of Customs. The meeting, held on 8 June 2023 in Pattaya, Thailand, adopted a hybrid model, blending in-person attendance with virtual participation. Mr. Louis Chan, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, engaged in the consultation remotely.
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ROCB A/P supports WCO Sub-Regional AEO Workshop for ASEAN Members 
5 - 8 June 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia

The WCO Sub-regional Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Workshop for the Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 5 to 8 June 2023 sponsored by the Customs Cooperation Fund China (CCF-China).
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WCO Sub-regional Workshop on Customs Valuation for ASEAN 
29 May to 2 June 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

The WCO Sub-Regional Workshop on Customs Valuation for Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was successfully convened in Bangkok, Thailand from 29 May to 2 June 2023. This event was supported by ROCB A/P and sponsored by the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Japan), with generous backing also provided by the Thai Customs Department.
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ROCB A/P join Asia Pacific Heads Conference in Perth 
29-31 May 2023, Perth, Australia

The WCO A/P 24th Regional Heads of Customs Administrative Conference (RHCA) was held in Perth, Australia from 29 to 31 May 2023 hosted by the Australia Border Force as the Asia/Pacific Regional Vice Chair. Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head and Ms. Zhengqing (Grace) Ye and Mr. Jaemin Cho, the Program Managers of the ROCB A/P attend.
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Turkmenistan Customs discussed the further improvement of its risk management system 
22-26 May 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

The WCO National Workshop on Risk Management for the State Customs Services of Turkmenistan was held from 22 to 26 May 2023 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, under the sponsorship of the China Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/China).
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ROCB A/P attended UNEP Green Customs Initiatives (GCI) Capacity Building Workshop for Customs Officers of the South Asia Region 
21-23 May 2023, Male, Maldives

At the invitation from the United Nation Environment Program (UNEP), Ms. YE Zhengqing, the representatives from the ROCB A/P to attend the Green Customs Initiatives (GCI) Capacity Building Workshop for Customs Officers of the South Asia Region.
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WCO National Workshop on Coordinated Border Management for Thai Customs Department 
15 – 19 May 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

The WCO National Workshop on Coordinated Border Management (CBM) for the Thai Customs Department was successfully held from 15 to 19 May 2023 at the Customs Academy of the Thai Customs Department in Thailand.
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ASEAN Members shared the best practices and discussed how to address the challenges posed by cross-border E-commerce 
8-11 May 2023, Sabah, Malaysia

The WCO Sub-Regional Workshop on cross-border e-commerce for Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was held from 8 to 11 May 2023 at the Sabah branch of the WCO Regional Training Centre (RTC) in Malaysia with support of ROCB A/P under the sponsorship of the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Japan).
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ROCB A/P join Korea Customs Week 2023 
26-28 April, Seoul, Korea

At the invitation of Mr. Tae-Sik Yoon, the Commissioner of the Korea Customs Service (KCS), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of ROCB A/P attended Korea Customs Week 2023 organized by KCS in Seoul, Korea.
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The Heads of Regional Customs Laboratory in Asia/Pacific gathered to discuss about further cooperation for the region 
18-20 April 2023, Kashiwa, Japan

The 2nd Meeting of the Heads of Asia/Pacific WCO Regional Customs Laboratory (RCL) was held at the Central Customs Laboratory of Japan in Kashiwa, Japan as RCL Japan on 18-20 April 2023 with hybrid manner organized by Asia/Pacific Regional Office for Capacity Building (ROCB A/P). Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head and Ms. Zhengqing (Grace) YE and Mr. Jaemin Cho, Program Managers joined in person from ROCB A/P as the organizer.
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ROCB A/P attended 43rd Session of Enforcement Committee 
27-31 March 2023, Brussels, Belgium

The 43rd session of the Enforcement Committee (EC) was organized and hosted by the WCO at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium from 27th to 31st March 2023. Mr. Zhengqing YE, the representatives of the ROCB A/P joined this meeting.
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Five-Day Train-the-Trainer workshop on Implementing Gender Equality and Diversity in Customs 
27 March 2023, Brussels WCO

During 13th-17th March 2023, ‘Five-Day Train-the-Trainer workshop on Implementing Gender Equality and Diversity (GED) in Customs’ was organized by WCO at the WCO headquarters, Brussels, Belgium. Ms. Pavida Tarapoom, Assistant Program Manager of ROCB A/P participated.
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ROCB A/P support WCO Regional Workshop on Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) 
12- 16 March, 2023, Langkawi, Malaysia

The WCO Regional Workshop on Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) was held at the WCO Regional Training Centre (RTC) in Langkawi, Malaysia, from 12 to 16 March 2023 with the financial support of the Customs Cooperation Fund of China (CCF-China).
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Asia-Pacific Members discussed how to utilize the CEN and enhance regional/global cooperation 
6-10 March 2023, Kashiwa, Japan

The WCO Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop on Data Management and Analysis against Illicit Trade was held from 6 to 10 March 2023 in Kashiwa, Japan, under the sponsorship of the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Japan).
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ROCB A/P attends the 14th Capacity Building Committee 
22-24 February 2023, Brussels, Belgium

The 14th Capacity Building Committee was held from 22 to 24 February 2023 in a hybrid format. Over 300 delegates from Member administrations and stakeholders attended in person or virtually. Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues also attended in person.
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ROCB A/P attended 22nd Session of the Integrity Sub-Committee 
27 -28 February 2023, Brussels, Belgium

The 22nd session of the WCO Integrity Sub-Committee (ISC) was organized and hosted by the WCO from 27th to 28th February 2023 in a hybrid format. More than 200 representatives participated this conference. Mr. Zhengqing YE, the representatives of the ROCB A/P joined the meeting to explore the ways for a sustainable development of Customs Integrity.
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ROCB A/P attended 18th the Global Meeting of the Regional Entities established by the WCO Members and the Council Vice-Chairs’ Offices 
20-21 February 2023, Brussels, Belgium

The 17th Global Meeting of the WCO Regional Entities was held from 20 to 21 February 2023 at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, in a hybrid format. Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P, Ms. Yuko Mamiya, Program Manager, Ms. Zhengqing Ye, Program Manager, and Mr. Jaemin Cho, Program Manager, represented the office to attend the meeting in person.
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ROCB A/P support WCO Sub-Regional Workshop on cross-border E-Commerce 
16 - 19 January 2023, Suva, Fiji

The WCO Sub-regional Workshop on cross-border E-commerce was held at the WCO Regional Training Centre (RTC) in Suva, Fiji, from 16 to 19 January 2023 with the financial support of the Customs Cooperation Fund of China (CCF-China).
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ROCB A/P support WCO Regional Workshop on the Revised Kyoto Convention for the Asia/Pacific region 
19 - 22 December 2022, Bali, Indonesia

The WCO Regional Workshop on the Revised Kyoto Convention (the RKC) for Asia Pacific members was held in Bali Indonesia from 19-22 December 2022 sponsored by the Customs Cooperation Fund of China (CCF-China).
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ROCB A/P attends the Thailand Maritime Stakeholder Workshop to Detect and Investigate Wildlife Trafficking in International Maritime Supply Chains 
6-7 December 2022, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the Royal Thai Customs, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head, and Ms. Yuko Mamiya, Ms. Zhengqing Ye and Ms. Sherman Yu, Program Managers of ROCB A/P attended the Thailand Maritime Stakeholder Workshop on Detect and Investigate Wildlife Trafficking in International Maritime Supply Chains held from 6 to 7 December 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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ROCB A/P join the RILO Online Regional Seminar 
1st Dec 2022, Online

At the invitation of the RILO A/P, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P attended the Regional Seminar in Asia Pacific region held on 1st Dec 2022 online hosted by RILO A/P.
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ROCB A/P celebrate 150 Anniversary of Japan Customs 
25, 28 Nov. 2022, Tokyo Japan

Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, WCO Secretary General attended the events related the Japan Customs 150 anniversary namely, Symposium on Commemorate the 150th anniversary of Japan Customs and Celebration Event of the 150th Anniversary of the Inauguration of the Japan Customs at 25th and 28th December respectively.
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ROCB A/P attends the 32nd session of the World Customs Organization Asia/Pacific Regional Contact Points 
14 -18 November, 2022, Brisbane, Australia

The 32nd Asia Pacific Regional Contact Points Meeting was held in Brisbane, Australia on 14 -18 November 2022 in hybrid mode hosted by Asia Pacific Vice Chair. Mr. Norikazu KURAMOTO, the Head of the ROCB A/P together with Program Managers, Ms. Zhengqing YE and Ms. Sherman YU joined this meeting.
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Pacific Islands’ Members discussed future training materials for the Pacific region 
7 – 11 November 2022, Suva, Fiji

The third WCO/JICA Joint Sub-Regional Working Group Activity for Master Trainer Programme (MTP) on Customs Valuation and HS Classification for the Pacific Islands was held from 7 to 11 November 2022 in Suva, Fiji.
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20th Regional Training Center (RTC) Heads Meeting 
2 – 3 November 2022, Hosted by ROCB A/P and RTC/ Thailand (Hybrid Mode)

The 20th Meeting of Heads of WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Training Center was organized and hosted by ROCB A/P and RTC/ Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand on 2 – 3 November 2022.
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Asia-Pacific Members reaffirmed the importance of utilizing Digital Forensics for Customs enforcement 
17-21 October 2022, Perth, Australia

The WCO Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop on Digital Forensics was held from 17 to 21 October 2022 in Perth, Australia, under the sponsorship of the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Japan).
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ROCB A/P attended the Workshop for Passenger Assessment for Asia/ Pacific Customs Administration Officers 
2 – 8 October 2022, Bali, Indonesia

At the invitation of RTC/Indonesia, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, Ms Sherman YU, attended the ‘Workshop for Passenger Assessment for Asia/ Pacific Customs Administration Officers’ held in Bali, Indonesia on 2 – 8 October 2022.
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ROCB A/P attended the 33rd RILO A/P NCP Meeting 
27 – 29 September 2022, Seoul, Korea

At the invitation of the of Regional Intelligence Liaison Office for Asia and the Pacific (RILO A/P), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P participated in 33rd Administrative Meeting for National Contact Points of Regional Intelligence Liaison Office for Asia and the Pacific (RILO A/P NCP Meeting) which was held in hybrid mode on 27 – 29 September 2022.
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WCO-UNESCAP 5th UNNEXT Masterclass: Facilitating Cross-Border Paperless Trade Using Emerging Technologies 
19-28 September 2022, Seoul, Korea

The WCO and the UNESCAP organized the 5th UNNExT Masterclass: Facilitating Cross-border Paperless Trade using emerging technologies from 19 to 28 September 2022 in Seoul, Korea, in cooperation with the ROCB A/P and the Korea Customs Service under the financial support of Customs Cooperation Fund of Korea (CCF/Korea).
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ROCB A/P attend the Joint Anti-Drug Operation SIREN Debriefing Seminar 
20 - 22 September 2022, Seoul, Korea

The Joint Anti-Drug Operation SIREN Debriefing Seminar was convened from 20 to 22 September 2022 in Seoul, Korea, under the sponsorship of the Korea Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Korea).
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ROCB A/P encourage Postal Sector to close cooperate with Customs 
2 and 5 September, 2022, Bangkok Thailand

At the invitation of Asian-Pacific Postal Union, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the head of ROCB A/P attended the 60th Anniversary of Asian-Pacific Postal Union on 2nd September and the 9th APPU Postal Business Forum on 5th September respectively.
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The WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Face-to-face Workshop on Canines 
29 August – 2 September 2022, RDTC Korea

The WCO Asia/Pacific regional Workshop on Canines was held from 29 August to 2 September 2022 at the Regional Dog Training Center (RDTC) Korea as the first face-to-face workshop in AP region after COVID-19 pandemic. The Workshop was hosted by the ROCB A/P in close cooperation with the WCO under the sponsorship of the Korea Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Korea).
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Virtual WCO Asia/ Pacific Sub-Regional Workshop on Post Customs Audit for South Asia 
5 – 7 July 2022, online hosted by ROCB A/P

A sub-regional workshop on Post Customs Audit (PCA) for South Asia members was held virtually on 5 – 7 July 2022. The Workshop was funded by CCF/Japan and hosted by ROCB A/P.
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The ROCB A/P attended the Webinar “Following the Money Trail of the Illicit Wildlife Trade: Convergence of Maritime Trade Chain Efforts and Financial Crime Investigations” 
21 June 2022, Webinar hosted by the ADB

The Webinar “Following the Money Trail of the Illicit Wildlife Trade: Convergence of Maritime Trade Chain Efforts and Financial Crime Investigations” was held online on 21 June 2022. This Webinar was jointly organized by the Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) with the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), the World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF), RILO A/P and ROCB A/P. Ms. Yuko Mamiya, Program Manager, and Ms. Kanyawarat Sitthikunpanit, Program Coordinator of ROCB A/P, attended this Webinar on behalf of ROCB A/P.
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ROCB A/P joined Intelligence Network Seminar by RILO A/P 
16 June 2022, online

At the invitation of the RILO A/P, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P attended the Regional Seminar in Asia Pacific region held on 16 June 2021 virtually hosted by RILO A/P.
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The WCO Asia/Pacific Sub-Regional Data Analytics Hybrid Workshop for Pacific Islands 
7 – 9 June 2022, Nadi, Fiji hosted by ROCB A/P

The WCO Asia/Pacific Sub-Regional Data Analytics Workshop for Pacific Island was held from 7 to 9 June 2022 in Nadi, Fiji by a hybrid format allowing for remote and on-site participation. Mr. Ilkwon HAN, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P attended as facilitators/coordinators for the workshop
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ROCB A/P attended the 11th ASEAN – Word Customs Organization (WCO) Consultation 
8 June 2022, hybrid mode, Singapore

At the invitation of the ASEAN Secretariat, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P attended the 11th ASEAN – Word Customs Organization (WCO) Consultation at the 31st Meeting of the ASEAN Directors- General of Customs held on 8 June 2021 in Singapore in person.
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Enhanced Cooperation with APPU 
31 May 2022, Bangkok Thailand

Mr. Norikazu KURAMOTO, the Head of the ROCB A/P and Ms. YE Zhengqing (Grace), the Program Manager of the ROCB A/P discussed with Mr. LIN Hongliang, the Secretary General of the APPU on May 31 2022 about enhancing collaboration between the ROCB A/P and the APPU on Customs-related Capacity Building activities for upcoming events by visiting the APPU head office at Bangkok, Thailand.
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ROCB AP gives speech at Wildlife online study seminar 
27 May 2022, online organized by WWF

At the invitation of WWF Asia Pacific Counter-Illegal Wildlife Trade Hub, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P attended the IWT internal online seminar "Understanding the Global Maritime Supply Chain and its links to the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT)" as a guest speaker
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Asia-Pacific Members discussed the challenges and possible solutions related to the training management 
24-26 May 2022, Online Workshop hosted by ROCB A/P

The WCO Asia-Pacific Regional Online Workshop on Training Management was held from 24 to 26 May 2022. The Workshop was organized by the ROCB A/P with the support of the WCO and the WCO Regional Training Centres (RTCs) in the Asia-Pacific region.
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ROCB A/P join AP Heads meeting in Bali 
18-19 May 2022, Bali Indonesia

The WCO A/P 23rd Regional Heads of Customs Administrative Conference (RHCA) was held by hybrid format from 18 to 19 May 2022 in Bali, Indonesia hosted by the Customs and Excise of the Republic of Indonesia as Regional Vice Chair. Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P attend.
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The WCO National Workshop on combating counterfeiting and piracy for General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia 
16 - 18 May 2022, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The WCO National Workshop on combating counterfeiting and piracy for the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) of Cambodia was held from 16 to 18 May 2022 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, under the sponsorship of the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Japan).
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ROCB AP join the WCO COVID-19 Project for Asia Pacific 
11 - 13 May 2022, Online Regional Workshop hosted by WCO

The WCO Online Regional Workshop on Disaster Management and Supply Chain Continuity: Sharing Experience and Lessons Learnt from COVID-19 for the Asia Pacific was held from 11 to 13 May 2022 under the sponsorship of the government of Japan. Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P attended the Workshop.
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1st Regional Customs Laboratory (RCL) Heads Meeting 
10 May 2022, Online Meeting Hosted by ROCB A/P

The 1st Meeting of Heads of WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Customs Laboratory was organized and hosted online by ROCB A/P on 10 May 2022. About 30 participants and observers from RCLs, WCO Secretariat, Vice Chair Secretariat, and RILO A/P attended the meeting.
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The WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Railway Hybrid Workshop 
3 – 5 May 2022, Seoul Korea hosted by ROCB A/P

The WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Railway Workshop was held from 3 to 5 May 2022 in Seoul, Korea by a hybrid format allowing for remote and on-site participation. The Workshop was the first hybrid regional workshop in AP region, hosted by the ROCB A/P in close cooperation with the WCO under the sponsorship of the Korea Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Korea).
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Pacific Islands’ Members sharpened their expertise and training skills with the aim of becoming the quality trainers 
25 – 29 April 2022, Suva, Fiji

The second WCO/JICA Joint Sub-Regional Working Group Activity for Master Trainer Programme (MTP) on Customs Valuation and HS Classification for the Pacific Islands was held from 25 to 29 April 2022 in Suva, Fiji.
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The WCO National Workshop on combating counterfeiting and piracy for Thai Customs Department 
28 March - 1 April 2022, Bangkok, Thailand

The WCO National Workshop on combating counterfeiting and piracy for the Thai Customs Department was held from 28 March to 1 April 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand, under the sponsorship of the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Japan). The Workshop was organized by the WCO in cooperation with the ROCB A/P as well as with the generous support of the Thai Customs Department.
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ROCB and RILO confirm its strong cooperation in AP region 
23 March 2022, Online Meeting hosted by ROCB A/P

On 23 March 2022, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P, and the staff of ROCB A/P met by online with Mr. Cheon-Jeong PARK, Head of RILO AP and his colleagues at the second ROCB-RILO meeting in this FY21/22, moderated by Mr. Ilkwon HAN, Program Manager of ROCB A/P.
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Online Meeting with UNODC on regional cooperation of the Unwaste Project 
10 March 2022

Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P, and Ms. Pavida Tarapoom, Assistant Program Manager were invited the bilateral online meeting by UNODC to discuss on regional cooperation of the Unwaste Project.
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ROCB A/P Joined Global Conference of the Network for Gender Equality and Diversity in Customs 
8th March 2022

The World Customs Organization (WCO) organized the Network for Gender Equality and Diversity in Customs and held the virtual global launch conference of the Network on the International Women’s Day, March 8, 2022. It aims to support and strengthen the WCO’s ongoing work on this agenda.
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ROCB A/P Joined WCO Asia Pacific Plastic Waste Border (APPW) Management Conference 
ROCB A/P Joined WCO Asia Pacific Plastic Waste Border (APPW) Management Conference
24th -25th February 2022

At the invitation, Ms. Pavida Boonmun, Assistant Program Manager, on the behalf of ROCB A/P, join the panel discussion on regional cooperation at the WCO Asia Pacific Plastic Waste Border (APPW) Management Conference which was organized and hosted online during 24th – 25th February 2022.
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ROCB A/P attends the 13th Capacity Building Committee 
21-23 February 2022, Brussels, Belgium

The 13th Capacity Building Committee was held from 21 to 23 February 2022 in a hybrid format. Approximately 390 delegates from Member administrations and stakeholders attended in person or virtually. Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and Ms. Yuko Mamiya, Program Manager, also attended virtually.
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ROCB A/P join APEC Customs discussion 
ROCB A/P join APEC Customs discussion 15th – 17th February 2022, Bangkok Thailand

At the invitation, Ms. Pavida Boonmun, Assistant Program Manager, on the behalf of ROCB A/P, join APEC Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures (SCCP1) plenary meeting which was organized and hosted online by APEC SCCP team during 15th – 17th February 2022.
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ROCB A/P attended 17th The Global Meeting of the Regional Entities established by the WCO Members and the Council Vice-Chairs’ Officers 
17-18 February 2022

The 17th Global Meeting of the WCO Regional Entities was held on 18-19 February 2022 at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium by hybrid format.
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ROCB A/P attends 21st Session of the Integrity Sub-Committee 
10-11 February 2022, Bangkok Thailand

The 21st session of the WCO Integrity Sub-Committee (ISC) was organized and hosted by the WCO from 10th to 11th February 2022 in a hybrid format. More than 220 representatives from over 110 Member administrations participated this web-conference.
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ROCB A/P attended the International Conference on Customs and Tax Cooperation 
8 – 9 February 2022, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of RTC Indonesia, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P participated the ‘International Conference on Customs and Tax Cooperation’ held virtually on 8 – 9 February 2022. Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, Ms. Sherman Yu also joined the meeting to provide support.
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Confirmed of Mutual Cooperation with APPU 
21 December 2021, Bangkok Thailand

Upon invitation from the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU), Mr. Norikazu KURAMOTO, the Head of ROCB A/P and Ms. YE Zhengqing (Grace), Program Manager of ROCB A/P met with Mr. LIN Hongliang, the Secretary General of the APPU on December 21 2021.
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ROCB AP collaborate with WWF UNEP INCB at RILO AP Seminar 
11 November 2021, online organized by RILO A/P

At the invitation of RILO A/P, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P attended the Regional Seminar in Asia and the Pacific at 11 November 2021 which is collaboration with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), United Nation Environment Program (UNEP) and International Narcotic Control Board (INCB) hosted and organized by RILO AP.
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Virtual WCO Asia/ Pacific Regional Workshop on the HS 2022 implementation 
9 -11 Nov 2021, organized by WCO, Japan Customs and ROCB A/P

A Regional Workshop on the HS 2022 implementation for Asia/ Pacific members was held virtually on 9 – 11 Nov 2021. The Workshop was funded by CCF/ Japan and co-organized by WCO, Japan Customs and ROCB A/P. Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P hosted the Workshop and Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, Ms. Sherman Yu also attended to provide support.
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31st Regional Contact Point (RCP) Meeting 
2 -3 Nov 2021, Online Meeting Hosted by Vice Chair

The 31st Regional Contact Point (RCP) Meeting was organized and hosted online by Vice Chair on 2 – 3 Nov 2021. Over 60 participants from Asia Pacific members, WCO Secretariat, Vice Chair, RILO A/P and ROCB A/P attended the meeting.
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ROCB A/P join the discussion on Customs Policy Connectivity 
1 – 5 November 2021, online hosted by GACC

At the invitation, Ms. Grace Ye, Program Manager of ROCB A/P joined the Online Seminar on Customs Policy Connectivity organized and hosted by General Administration of China Customs (GACC) on 1 – 5 November 2021.
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19th Regional Training Center (RTC) Heads Meeting 
27 – 28 October 2021, Online Meeting Hosted by ROCB A/P

The 19th Meeting of Heads of WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Training Center was organized and hosted online by ROCB A/P on 27 – 28 Oct 2021. Over 50 participants from RTCs, WCO Secretariat, Vice Chair Secretariat, RILO A/P and ROCB A/P attended the meeting.
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ROCB AP join the WCO COVID-19 Project for Pacific 
19 - 22 October 2021, Online Sub-regional workshop hosted by WCO

The WCO Virtual Sub-regional workshop for the Consultation and Development of Standard Operating Procedures on Disaster Management and Supply Chain Continuity in the time of COVID-19 for the Pacific Islands was held from 18 to 22 October 2021 in collaboration with the Oceania Customs Organization under the sponsorship of the government of Japan. Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P attended the Workshop.
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Pacific Members discussed their key issues, challenges and training needs related to HS Classification 
18 – 22 October 2021, Online Workshop hosted by ROCB A/P

The first WCO/JICA Joint Sub-Regional Working Group Activity for Master Trainer Programme (MTP) on HS Classification for the Pacific Islands was held online from 18 to 22 October 2021.
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Pacific Islands’ Members took a big step towards being Master Trainers 
27 September – 1 October 2021, Online Workshop hosted by ROCB A/P

The first WCO/JICA Joint Sub-Regional Working Group Activity for Master Trainer Programme (MTP) on Customs Valuation for the Pacific Islands was held online from 27 September to 1 October 2021.
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ROCB A/P joined International Canine Seminar on Drug Anti-smuggling by Russian Customs 
22 - 23 Sept 2021, Moscow, Russia by online

At the invitation of the Dog Training Centre of the Federal Customs Service (FCS) in Russia, Mr. Ilkwon HAN, Program Manager of ROCB A/P participated the International Canine Seminar on Drug Anti-smuggling held virtually on 22 - 23 September 2021 with simultaneous translation service.
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ROCB A/P collaborates Intelligence Experts of Asia and the Pacific 
7 - 8 Sept 2021, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the of Regional Intelligence Liaison Office for Asia and the Pacific (RILO A/P), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P participated 32nd Administrative Meeting for National Contact Points of Regional Intelligence Liaison Office for Asia and the Pacific (RILO A/P NCP Meeting) held virtually on 7 - 8 September 2021. Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, Ms. Sherman Yu also joined the meeting to provide support.
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Customs Administrations in the Pacific Islands have been committed to supporting the Master Trainer Programme 
6 September 2021, Online Workshop hosted by ROCB A/P

The WCO/JICA Joint Sub-Regional Launching Ceremony for Master Trainer Programme (MTP) for the Pacific Islands was held online on 6 September 2021. The Ceremony was organized by the WCO, JICA and ROCB A/P.
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The ROCB A/P discussed future collaboration with RILO AP 
25 August 2021, Online Meeting hosted by ROCB A/P

On 25 August 2021, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P, and the staff of ROCB A/P met online with Mr. Tae-Soo YOO, Head of RILO A/P and his colleagues to discuss future collaboration as the WCO regional body in AP region, moderated by Mr. Ilkwon HAN, program manager of ROCB AP.
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ROCB A/P and A/P Vice-Chair confirm its close cooperation in this FY 
23 Aug 2021 online

Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, organized a meeting with WCO Asia Pacific Vice Chair (VC) Secretariat to discuss key events in AP region as well as to exchange of views about capacities building activities in this financial year. Mr. IIkwon HAN & Ms. Sherman YU, Program Managers, and Ms. Pavida BOONMUN, Assistant Program Manager also joined the meeting.
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The WCO National Workshop on combating counterfeiting and piracy for Sri Lanka Customs Administration 
4-6 August 2021, Online Workshop hosted by WCO

The WCO National Workshop on combating counterfeiting and piracy for Sri Lanka Customs Administration was held on 4 to 6 August 2021.
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The ROCB A/P discussed future collaboration with World Wild Fund for Nature 
6 August 2021, Online Meeting hosted by ROCB A/P

On 6 August 2021, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P, and Program Managers of ROCB A/P met online with the representatives of regional offices of the World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) to discuss future collaboration with them.
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Dr. Mikuriya Secretary General promote SIEs Initiative with UN Ambassadors 
29 June 2021, Bangkok Thailand by online

At the invitation of Fiji's Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), HE Mr. Satyendra Prasad, leading the UN Pacific Group, Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, WCO Secretary General have the briefing meeting of WCO Small Island Economies (SIEs) Initiative with 16 Ambassadors and Representatives to the UN of Small Island States from the Pacific region and Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P attend the meeting held on 28 June 2021.
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ROCB A/P attended the bilateral meeting with US-ASEAN Business Council 
22 June 2021, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the of US-ASEAN Business Council, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P participated a bilateral meeting held virtually on 22 June 2021. Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, Ms Sherman Yu also joined the meeting to provide support.
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ROCB A/P attended the 10th ASEAN World Customs Organization (WCO) Consultation at the 13th Meeting of the ASEAN Directors- General of Customs 
10 June 2021, online, Bangkok Thailand

At the invitation of the ASEAN Secretariat, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P attended the 10th ASEAN – World Customs Organization (WCO) Consultation at the 13th Meeting of the ASEAN Directors- General of Customs virtually held on 10 June 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand. Ms. Sherman YU, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P also attended.
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The WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Virtual Workshop on Canines 
8-10 June 2021, Online workshop hosted by ROCB AP

The WCO Asia/Pacific regional Virtual Workshop on Canines was held from 8 June to 10 June 2021. The Workshop was hosted by the ROCB A/P in close cooperation with the WCO under the sponsorship of the Korea Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Korea).
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ROCB A/P promotes WCO Instruments on Disaster Relief at the ASEAN Logistics EXPO 
24 May 2021, Online, Bangkok

At the invitation of the Humanitarian and Emergency Logistics Innovation Expo (HELIX), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P delivered the presentation about WCO instruments on disaster relief on behalf of the WCO.
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WCO Free Zone Virtual Workshop for Asia/Pacific Region 
26-28 April 2021, Online Workshop

The WCO Free Zone Virtual Workshop for Asia/Pacific Region was held from 26 to 28 April 2021. The Workshop was organized by WCO under the sponsorship of the China Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/China) and hosted by ROCB A/P.
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The WCO Asia-Pacific Regional Online Workshop on the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement 
19-21 April 2021, Online Workshop hosted by ROCB A/P

The WCO Asia-Pacific Regional Online Workshop on the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) was held 19 to 21 April 2021. The Workshop was organized by the WCO under the sponsorship of the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Japan).
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ROCB A/P attends the WCO A/P 22nd Regional Heads of Customs Administrative Conference 
6-7 April 2021, Online

The WCO A/P 22nd Regional Heads of Customs Administrative Conference (RHCA) was held online from 6 to 7 April organized by the Customs and Excise of the Republic of Indonesia as Vice Chair.
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The WCO Regional Virtual Workshop on Data Analytics for AP 
30 March – 1 April 2021, Online workshop hosted by ROCB AP

The WCO regional Virtual Workshop on Data Analytics for AP region was held from 30 March to 1 April 2021. The Workshop was hosted by the ROCB A/P in close cooperation with the WCO under the sponsorship of the Korea Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Korea).
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WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Online Experience-Sharing Workshop on Disruptive Technologies 
22-24 March 2021, Online Workshop

The WCO Asia/Pacific (AP) Regional Online Experience-Sharing Workshop on Disruptive Technologies was held from 22 to 24 March 2021. The Workshop was organized by WCO under the sponsorship of the China Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/China).
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ROCB A/P celebrate opening new building of Thai Customs Academy 
16 March 2021, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the Director-General of Thai Customs Department, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P and his colleagues attended the Opening Ceremony of New Building of Customs Academy.
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ROCB A/P attends the Maritime Stakeholder Meeting “Countering wildlife trafficking and other illicit trade through Thai seaports and maritime supply chains” 
9-10 March 2021, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the Royal Thai Customs, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head, and Ms. Yuko Mamiya, Program Manager of ROCB A/P attended the Maritime Stakeholder Meeting “Countering wildlife trafficking and other illicit trade through Thai seaports and maritime supply chains” held from 9 to 10 March 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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ROCB A/P joined the 12th Capacity Building Committee 
22 - 24 February 2021

The 12th Capacity Building Committee (CBC) was held on 22 to 24 February 2021 in a virtual manner. Approximately 300 delegates from Member administrations including other international organizations participated. From ROCB A/P, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head, Ms. Yuko Mamiya, Program Manager, Ms. Pavida Boonmun, Assistant Program Manager and Ms. Vareemon Chairungsrilert, Program Coordinator also attended.
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16th Global Meeting of the WCO Regional Structures 
18-19 February 2021

Given consideration to the severe adverse impact of COVID-19 in the world, the 16th Global Meeting of the WCO Regional Structures was convened virtually on 18-19 February 2021, based at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
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The WCO/JICA Joint Sub-Regional Master Trainer Programme (MTP) Preparatory Meeting for the Pacific Islands 
26 January 2021, Online Workshop hosted by ROCB A/P

The WCO/JICA Joint Sub-Regional Master Trainer Programme (MTP) Preparatory Meeting for the Pacific Islands was held on 26 January 2021 by online. The Meeting was organized by the WCO, JICA and ROCB A/P.
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WCO First Online Regional Workshop on E-Commerce for the Asia-Pacific Region 
12-15 January 2021, Online Workshop hosted by WCO

The first WCO Online Workshop on E-Commerce for the Asia-Pacific Region was held from 12 to 15 January 2021. The Workshop was organized by WCO under the sponsorship of the China Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/China).
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ROCB A/P attends WCO Global Free Zone Online Conference 
14 December 2020

The first WCO Global Free Zone Online Conference was convened virtually on 14 December 2020 at the WCO Headquarters with support of the Government of Japan.
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ROCB A/P appreciate for the Host Administration 
Bangkok Thailand, 9 December 2020

Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of ROCB A/P conveyed his deepest appreciation to Thai Customs Department as the host administration of ROCB A/P since it established in 2004 for their long standing and generous supports to ROCB A/P and its capacity building activity for Asia Pacific Members at the collaboration learning event which is named Thank Thai Workshop on 9 December 2020.
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The WCO Virtual Regional Workshop on Organizational Performance Measurement for the Asia-Pacific region 
01-04 December 2020, Online Workshop hosted by WCO

The WCO Virtual Regional Workshop on Organizational Performance Measurement for the Asia-Pacific region was held 1 to 4 December 2020.
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The WCO Virtual Regional Workshop on Disaster Management and Supply Chain Continuity in time of COVID-19 for the Asia-Pacific region 
30 November-03 December 2020, Online Workshop hosted by WCO

The WCO Virtual Regional Workshop on Disaster Management and Supply Chain Continuity in time of COVID-19 for the Asia-Pacific region was held from 30 November to 3 December 2020.
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ROCB A/P promotes WCO A/P Regional Structures’ Research Function at the 15th WCO Annual PICARD Conference 
26 November 2020, Online Conference hosted by the WCO

WCO 15th Annual PICARD Conference was held by online and Dr. Tong Hua, Programe Manager of the ROCB A/P was joined the session of “Capacity Building and the PICARD Programme” on 26 November 2020 as a selected speaker globally by the WCO PICARD Conference Scientific Board, and which was moderated by WCO Capacity Building Directorate.
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The WCO Sub-regional Virtual Workshop on Post Clearance Audit for the Pacific Islands 
23-26 November 2020, Online Workshop hosted by ROCB A/P

The WCO Sub-regional Virtual Workshop on Post Clearance Audit for the Pacific Islands was held from 23 to 26 November 2020.
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WCO A/P Joint Session of Regional Heads of Customs Administrative Conference and Regional Contact Points Meeting 
12 November 2020, Online Meeting Hosted by Vice Chair

The WCO A/P Joint Session of 21st Regional Heads of Customs Administrative Conference (RHCA) and 30th Regional Contact Points (RCP) Meeting were held online on 12 November 2020 organized by the Customs and Excise of the Republic of Indonesia as Vice Chair.
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WCO Sub-regional Virtual Workshop on Post Clearance Audit for ASEAN 
2-6 November 2020, Bangkok Thailand

In collaboration with the WCO, the ROCB A/P organized the WCO Sub-regional Virtual Workshop on Post Clearance Audit (PCA) for ASEAN on 2-6 November 2020 in Bangkok, Thailand, under the sponsorship of Customs Cooperation Fund Japan (CCF/Japan).
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18th Meeting of Heads of WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Training Center 
15th October 2020, Online Meeting Hosted by ROCB A/P

The 18th Meeting of Heads of WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Training Center was organized and hosted online by ROCB A/P on 15th October 2020.
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ROCB A/P attends the celebration of 50th Anniversary of the Asian-Pacific Postal College (APPC) 
10 September, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of Mr. Lin Hongliang, Secretary General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P, and Dr. Tong Hua, Program Manager of ROCB A/P, joined the “the Celebration of 50th Anniversary of the Asian-Pacific Postal College (APPC)” at APPU headquarters located in Thailand Post on 10 September 2020.
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ROCB A/P participates the ASEAN DGs – WCO Consultation 
19 August 2020, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the of Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) Director-General (DG) of Customs Meeting for 2020, Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, WCO Secretary General, and Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P, participated the “ASEAN Customs DGs – WCO Consultation” held virtually on 19 August 2020.
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ROCB A/P joined the Webinar on Capacity Building at the Turning Point: Challenge the Tradition or Embrace Transformation organized by the Indonesian Customs 
12 August 2020, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the Indonesian Customs Training Center, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P, and Ms Chloe AU, Program Manager of ROCB A/P, joined the “Webinar on Capacity Building at the Turning Point: Challenge the Tradition or Embrace Transformation” on 12 August 2020 as resource persons.
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WCO/JICA Joint Sub-regional MTP Introductory Webinar for the Pacific Islands 
5 August 2020, Webinar

The WCO/JICA Joint Sub-regional MTP Introductory Webinar for the Pacific Islands was held on 5 August 2020.
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ROCB A/P joined Trade Facilitation Webinar by Indonesia Customs 
30 July 2020, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the Directorate General of Customs and Exercise (GDCE), Ministry of Finance of the Republic Indonesia, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P joined the Webinar on Trade facilitation and the Role of Customs and delivered his keynote speech.
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ROCB A/P Congratulates Indonesia Customs as New Vice Chair 
15 July 2020, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the Directorate General of Customs and Exercise (GDCE), Ministry of Finance of the Republic Indonesia, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P and his colleagues attended the Virtual Launching Event of Vice Chair office by online.
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ROCB A/P joins the WCO Virtual Working Group (VWG) on the review of the Integrity Development Guide (IDG) 
6 April-28 June 2020, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the WCO Secretariat, Dr. Tong Hua, as the representative of the ROCB A/P, joined the WCO Virtual Working Group (VWG) on the review of the Integrity Development Guide (IDG) for 12 weeks in total between 6 April and 28 June 2020.
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The 11th Capacity Building Committee Meeting 
4-6 March 2020, Brussels, Belgium

Under the theme “Manage Change Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow” the 11th Capacity Building Committee was convened on 4-6 March 2020 at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium and approximately 180 delegates from Member administrations including non-Member administrations and other international organizations (UN, WTO) attended. Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues also attended.
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15th Global Meeting of WCO Regional Structures 
2-3 March 2020, Brussels, Belgium

The 15th Global Meeting of the WCO Regional Structures was convened on 2-3 March 2020 at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium and delegates from Regional Offices for Capacity Building (ROCB), Regional Training Centers (RTC), Vice Chairs’ Offices, Regional Intelligence Liaison Offices (RILO), Regional Customs Laboratories (RCL) and Regional Dog Training Centers (RDTC) attended. Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues also attended
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ROCB A/P attends the WCO Integrity Sub-Committee and Enforcement Committee 
20-21 February, and 24-28 February 2020, Brussels, Belgium

Dr. Tong Hua, Programe Manager of the ROCB A/P, attended the 19th Session of the WCO Integrity Sub-Committee (ISC) (20-21 Feb) and the 40th session of the WCO Enforcement Committee (24-28 Feb) held in Brussels, Belgium respectively.
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WCO Sub-Regional Train-the-Trainer Workshop on Customs Valuation 
20-24 January 2020, Bangkok, Thailand

The WCO Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Train-the-Trainer Workshop on Customs Valuation was held on 20-24 January 2020 in Bangkok, Thailand, under the sponsorship of Japan Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Japan).
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ROCB A/P joins the Regional Seminar for OIE National Focal Points for Veterinary Products 
15 January 2020, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The World Organization of Animal Health (OIE) held the Regional Seminar for OIE National Focal Points for Veterinary Products on 14-16 January 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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WCO Sub-regional Workshop on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy 
13-17 January 2020, Suva, Fiji

In collaboration with the WCO and the Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (FRCS), the ROCB A/P organized the WCO Sub-regional Workshop on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy on 13-17 January 2020 at the WCO Regional Training Center in Suva, Fiji, under the sponsorship of Japan Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Japan).
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WCO Regional Workshop on AEO 
16-20 December 2019, Kashiwa, Japan

The WCO Regional Workshop on raising awareness on the development of regional cooperation and strategy in the context of Authorized Economic Operators(AEO) was held on 16-20 December 2019 at the WCO Regional Training Center in Japan(Japan Customs Training Institute(CTI)), under the sponsorship of Japan Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Japan).
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ROCB A/P attends WCO Global Security Conference 
11-12 December 2019, Brussels, Belgium

At the invitation of the WCO Secretariat, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, attended the WCO Global Security Conference held on 11-12 December 2019 at Brussels, Belgium.
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ROCB A/P attends the WCO second Global Meeting of Integrity Experts 
16-19 December 2019, Xiamen, China

At the invitation of the WCO Secretariat, Dr. Tong hua, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, participated in the WCO second Global Meeting of Integrity Experts from 16 to 19 December 2019 at the WCO Regional Training Center (RTC) in Xiamen, China.
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The Head of ROCB A/P pays a formal visit to RTC-China (Shanghai Customs College) 
2-3 December 2019, Shanghai, China

At the invitation of the RTC-China, Shanghai Customs College (SCC), Mr Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of ROCB A/P, and Dr. Tong Hua, the Program Manager of ROCB A/P, paid a formal visit to SCC from 2 to 3 December 2019.
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ROCB A/P attends the Debriefing of Operation of Thunderball & Demeter V 
26-28 November 2019, Shenzhen, China

The ROCB A/P Head Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto and Programe Manager Dr. Tong hua attended the debriefing on Operation of Thunderball & Demeter V and workshop in Shenzhen from 26 November to 28 November 2019.
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WCO A/P Regional Contact Points Meeting in India 
18-20 November 2019, Puducherry, India

29th WCO A/P Regional Contact Points (RCPs) Meeting was held on 18 November 2019 for a 3-day session in Puducherry, India, organized by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) as Vice Chair.
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31st Administrative Meeting for National Contact Points of RILO A/P 
13-15 November 2019 Chiang Mai, Thailand

At the invitation of the Regional Intelligence Liaison Office for Asia and the Pacific (RILO A/P), Mr Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of ROCB A/P, and Ms Chloe Au, the Program Manager of ROCB A/P, attended the 31st Administrative Meeting for National Contact Points (NCP) of RILO A/P held on 13-15 November in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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ROCB A/P participates in UN SEA of Solutions Conference 2019 and witnesses Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards 2019 in Bangkok 
11-14 November 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Dr. Tong Hua, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P participated in UN SEA of Solutions Conference 2019 in Bangkok on the 11 to 14 of November 2019 as a representative of the WCO and its environmental team.
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ROCB A/P promotes WCO Instruments and Tools on HRM and Training Management among Customs Attachés based in China 
7-8 November 2019, Jinan, China

At the invitation of the General Administration of China Customs (GACC), Dr. Tong Hua, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P attended the Customs Attachés’ Club (CAC) Seminar on Human Resource Management (HRM) and Training Management, as a resource person and WCO Accredited Expert on HRM, in Jinan City of Shandong Province, China from 7th November to 8th November, 2019.
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ROCB A/P attends the 14th edition of the annual WCO PICARD Conference 
22-24 October 2019, Skopje, North Macedonia

At the invitation of the WCO Secretariat, Dr. Tong Hua, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, together with more than 240 delegates from international organizations, think tanks, academia and Customs administrations participated in the WCO 14th Annual PICARD Conference which took place in Skopje, North Macedonia, from 22 to 24 October 2019.
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ROCB A/P introduces the WCO Instruments and Tools on Risk Management and Pre-Arrival Processing to Combodia Customs representatives in Thailand 
15-16 October 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the ARISE Plus Cambodia project, Dr. Tong hua, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, attended the Study Tour on Pre-Arrival Processing (PAP) and Risk Management (RM) of Cambodian Customs Officials to Thailand held on from 15 to 16 October 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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ROCB A/P accompanies WCO Secretary General for a policy dialogue with Vanuatu Customs 
2-4 October 2019, Port Vila, Vanuatu,

Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, accompanied Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, WCO Secretary General, for his visit to Port Vila, Vanuatu, on 2 to 4 October 2019 for a policy dialogue with the Customs and Inland Revenue of Vanuatu.
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WCO Global Canine Forum in Melbourne 
1-3 October 2019, Melbourne, Australia

At the invitation of the WCO Secretariat, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, attended the Fifth WCO Global Canine Forum held on 1-3 October 2019 at Melbourne, Australia.
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Meeting with the WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Intelligence Liaison Office 
27 September 2019, Seoul, Korea

To strengthen the connection and collaboration between the two WCO regional offices in implementing the WCO strategies and policies in the Asia/Pacific region, Mr Norikazu KURAMOTO, Head of ROCB A/P, lead his team to meet Mr. LEE Min-gun, Head of RILO A/P, and his officials on 27 September 2019 in Seoul, Korea.
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17th Meeting of Heads of WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Training Center 
25-26 September 2019, Cheonan, Korea

The 17th Meeting of Heads of WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Training Center (RTC) was successful convened on 25-26 September 2019 at the Customs Border Control Training Institute (CBCTI) in Cheonan, Korea.
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WCO Sub-regional Workshop on Small Islands Economies for the Pacific 
10-14 September 2019, Suva, Fiji

WCO Sub-regional Workshop on Small Island Economies (SIEs) was held on 10-14 September 2019 at the WCO Regional Training Center in Suva, Fiji, with sponsorship of the Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF), Oceania Customs Organization (OCO), Commonwealth, The African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) and Her Majesty Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
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ROCB A/P supports Indonesia Customs in developing human resources 
12-14 September 2019, Jakarta, Indonesia

At the invitation of Indonesia Customs and Excise education and training center and Corporate University of Ministry of Finance (PKN STAN), Dr. Tong Hua, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, as resource person and guest speaker.
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The Head of ROCB A/P Paid a Courtesy Call on UN Partners 
21 August 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

For further enhancing relationship and partnership, on 21 August 2019, Mr. Norikazu KURAMOTO, the Head of the ROCB A/P, with his colleagues paid a courtesy call on the UNESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific) and the UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok, Thailand.
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ROCB A/P accompanies WCO Secretary General for a policy dialogue with Indonesia Customs 
25 and 26 July 2019, Jakarta, Indonesia,

Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, accompanied Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, WCO Secretary General, for his visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, on 25 and 26 July 2019 for a policy dialogue with the Indonesia Customs.
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ROCB A/P accompanies WCO Secretary General for a policy dialogue with Timor-Leste Customs 
22 and 23 July 2019, Dili, Timor-Leste,

Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, accompanied Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, WCO Secretary General, for his visit to Dili, Timor-Leste, on 22 and 23 July 2019 for a policy dialogue with Timor-Leste Customs.
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ROCB A/P accompanies WCO Secretary General for a policy dialogue with Tonga Customs 
18 and 19 July 2019, Nuku'alofa, Tonga,

Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, accompanied Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, WCO Secretary General, for his visit to Nuku'alofa, Tonga, on 18 and 19 July 2019 for a policy dialogue with the Ministry of Revenue and Customs of Tonga.
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ROCB A/P contributes to develop the ASEAN Guidelines for Detecting and Preventing Wildlife Trafficking 
9-10 July 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

The 2nd Regional Workshop on Developing ASEAN Guidelines for Detecting and Preventing Wildlife Trafficking was hosted by the Royal Forest Department of Thailand and jointly organized by the ASEAN Secretariat with USAID and US-ASEAN on 9-10 July 2019, Bangkok, Thailand, with the financial support of USAID.
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ROCB A/P shares good practices on training management with RTC Khmelnytskyi 
1-4 July 2019, Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine

At the invitation of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine (SFS), Dr. Tong Hua, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, as a resource person, joined the Training Management workshop held from 1 to 4 July 2019 at the WCO Regional Training Center (RTC) & the WCO Regional Dog Training Center(RDTC) in Khmelnytskyi, Ukriane.
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WCO Follow Up Mission on People Development Plan of the BCED 
18-20 June 2019, Nassau, Bahamas

At the invitation of the WCO Secretariat, from 18-20 June 2019, Dr. Tong hua, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, with other experts from the WCO worked together with their counterparts in the Bahamas Customs and Excise Department (BCED) to review the administration’s Human Resource Management (HRM) and training approaches at the BCED Headquarter in Nassau, Bahamas.
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Joint UPU–WCO Postal Security Workshop on Countering Transportation of Dangerous Contraband in the Asia Pacific Region 
10-13 June 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

The Joint UPU–WCO Postal Security Workshop on Countering Transportation of Dangerous Contraband in the Asia Pacific Region was held on 10-13 June 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand with the financial support of the United States.
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28th Meeting of the ASEAN Directors General of Customs 
12 June 2019, Vientiane, Lao PDR

Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, accompanied Mr. Ricardo Trevino, Deputy Secretary General (DSG) of the WCO, to attend the 28th Meeting of the ASEAN DGs of Customs, which was held on 12 June 2019 in Vientiane, Lao PDR
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ROCB A/P introduces the work progress of the Comprehensive Review of the Revised Kyoto Convention (RKC) at FIATA Region A/P Field Meeting 
10 June 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), Dr. Tong Hua of the ROCB A/P participated in and contributed to the 13th FIATA Region Asia/Pacific (RAP) Field Meeting held on 10 June 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, to which about 60 representatives from FIATA members attended.
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ROCB A/P spoke about the WCO Cross-Border E-Commerce Framework of Standards to business representatives in Thailand 
6 June 2019, Bangkok, Thailand


At the invitation of the Royal Thai Embassy in Belgium, Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, attended the Thailand – European Union Seminar on E-Commerce and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) held on 6 June 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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ROCB A/P highlights the WCO Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-commerce at Asia Pacific Postal College 
5 June 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU), Dr. Tong Hua of the ROCB A/P, as a guest speaker, contributed to the Workshop on Network Innovation for China Express Sector in ASEAN Countries, which was held from 29 May to 5 June 2019 at the Asian-Pacific Postal College in Bangkok, Thailand.
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WCO Asia Pacific Security Conference 
28-30 May 2019, Kyoto, Japan

At the invitation of the WCO Secretariat, Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, attended the WCO Asia Pacific Security Conference held on 28-30 May 2019 at the Kyoto International Conference Center in Kyoto, Japan.
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WCO Regional Workshop on the Accreditation of Technical and Operational Advisors on IPR 
27-31 May 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

Under the sponsorship of the CCF/Japan, the WCO Regional Workshop on the Accreditation of Technical and Operational Advisors (TOA) on IPR was held on 27 - 31 May 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand. Ms. Saori Nojima, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, participated in the Workshop as a facilitator along with two facilitators from the WCO Secretariat.
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5th Meeting of the UNNExT Task Force on Cross-border Electronic Data Exchange 
14-16 May 2019, Xiamen, China

At the invitation of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), in cooperation with the General Administration of China Customs (GACC), Mr. Hong-Young Jo of the ROCB A/P attended 5th Meeting of the UNNExT Task Force on Cross-border Electronic Data Exchange held on 14 - 16 May 2019 in Xiamen, China.
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21st Oceania Customs Organisation Annual Conference 
13-15 May 2019, Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)

At the invitation of Mr. Jose C. Mafnas, Director of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Customs Service cum Chairman of the Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO), Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, attended the 21st OCO Annual Conference, which was held on 13-15 may 2019 in Saipan, CNMI, along with Mr. Ricardo Trevino, Deputy Secretary General of the WCO.
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20th WCO A/P Regional Heads of Customs Administration Conference 
8-10 May 2019, Kochi, India

20th WCO A/P Regional Heads of Customs Administration (RHCA) Conference was convened on 8-10 May 2019 in Kochi, India, in which more than 80 delegates from 19 Member administrations participated.
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WCO/JICA IPR Benchmarking Study for East African Revenue Authorities to Thailand 
7, 8 and 10 May 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

Under the WCO/JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) project, a total of 11 officers from five revenue authorities of the East African Community (EAC), namely Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda, and two representatives from EAC Secretariat visited Thailand for a benchmarking study on IPR and Customs Control on 7, 8 and 10 May 2019.
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10th Session of the WCO Capacity Building Committee 
8-10 April 2019, Brussels, Belgium

10th Session of the WCO Capacity Building was convened on 8-10 April 2019 at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
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14th Global Meeting of the Heads of the ROCBs, RTCs and Vice Chairs’ Offices 
4-5 April 2019, Brussels, Belgium

14th Global Meeting of the Heads of the ROCBs, Regional Training Centers (RTCs) and Vice Chairs’ Offices was convened on 4-5 April 2019 at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
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WCO Regional Workshop on Non–Intrusive Instrument equipment and Automated Threat Recognition 
1-5 April 2019, Shanghai, China

The WCO, in cooperation with the ROCB A/P and the General Administration of China Customs (GACC), organized the WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Workshop on Non–Intrusive Instrument (NII) equipment and Automated Threat Recognition on 1-5 April 2019 at the new international training facility of the WCO Regional Training Center in Shanghai, China under the sponsorship of Customs Cooperation Fund of China (CCF/China).
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WCO Sub-regional Workshop on Risk and Compliance Management for the Pacific 
18-22 March 2019, Suva, Fiji

The WCO Sub-regional Workshop on Risk and Compliance Management for the Pacific was held on 18-22 March 2019 at the WCO Regional Training Center in Suva, Fiji, under the sponsorship of Japan Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Japan).
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ROCB A/P continuously focuses on the Environmental topics of the WCO Enforcement Committee 
11-15 March 2019, Brussels, Belgium

Dr. Tong hua, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, together with other more than 200 Customs Delegates participated in the 38th Session of the WCO Enforcement Committee(EC) which took place in Brussels from 11 to 15 March 2019 under the theme ”SMART Customs: Knowledge-based Customs Enforcement”.
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ROCB attends the 6th Meeting between the GDCE of Cambodia and Developing Partners 
5 March 2019, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

At the invitation from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) of Cambodia, Ms. Saori Nojima, Program Manager of the ROCB A/P, attended the 6th meeting between the GDCE and their development partners held on 5 March 2019 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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WCO Regional Workshop on Training Management 
4-8 March 2019, Kashiwa, Japan

The WCO, in cooperation with the ROCB A/P and Japan Customs, organized the WCO A/P Regional Workshop on Training Management on 4-8 March 2019 at the WCO Regional Training Center in Japan, i.e. Japan Customs Training Institute (CTI) in Kashiwa, Japan, under the sponsorship of the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Japan).
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ROCB A/P accompanies WCO Secretary General for a policy dialogue with Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department 
27 February – 1 March 2019, Hong Kong, China

Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, accompanied Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, WCO Secretary General, for his visit to Hong Kong, China, on 27 February – 1 March 2019 for an informal policy dialogue with Hong Kong Customs Service executives.
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ROCB A/P promotes the WCO Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-Commerce 
26 February 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD, Thailand), Dr. Tong hua, Program manager of the ROCB A/P, participated in the ITD Regional Workshop on Digital Trade and Future Commerce held on 25-28 February 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, as a guest speaker.
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ROCB A/P accompanies WCO Secretary General for a policy dialogue with Macao Customs 
26-27 February 2019, Macao, China

Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, accompanied Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, WCO Secretary General, for his visit to Macao, China, on 26-27 February 2019 for an informal policy dialogue with Macao Customs Service executives.
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WCO AP High-Level Regional Seminar on Data Analytics for Customs 
25-28 February 2019, Incheon, Korea

The WCO organized the WCO A/P High-Level Regional Seminar on Data Analytics for Customs on 25-28 February 2019 in Incheon, Korea, in cooperation with the ROCB A/P and the Korea Customs Service under the financial support of Customs Cooperation Fund of Korea (CCF/Korea) to support the WCO Members’ application of data analytics to their current risk management practices and provide some food-for-thought for their effective use of open source data and tools for data visualization.
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WCO A/P Regional Workshop on Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing 
21-25 January 2019, Kashiwa, Japan

The WCO, in cooperation with the ROCB A/P and the Japan Customs, organized the A/P Regional Workshop on Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing on 21-25 January 2019 at the Japan Customs Training Institute in Kashiwa, Japan, under the financial support of the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Japan).
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WCO National Workshop on Risk Management for Thailand 
The WCO organized the National Workshop on Risk Management on 21-25 January 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, under the sponsorship of the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF/Japan).
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16th WCO Regional Training Center (RTC) Heads Meeting 
24-25 October 2018, Shanghai, China
The ROCB A/P convened 16th Meeting of the Heads of the WCO A/P Regional Training Center (RTC) at the Shanghai Customs College (SCC) on 24-25 October 2018 and 27 delegates from 8 RTCs as well as the WCO Secretariat and the ROCB BA/P participated in it.
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 Special Topics

ROCB A/P paid courtesy call to Director-General, Thai Customs Department 
27 September 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P and his colleagues paid courtesy call to Mr. Patchara Anuntasilpa, Director-General, the Thai Customs Department.
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ROCB A/P attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony of Thai Customs Canine Training Center 
8 May 2023, Samut Prakan, Thailand

At the invitation of Thai Customs Department, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P together with ROCB A/P members attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Thai Customs Canine Training Center on 8th May 2023, Samut Prakan, Thailand.
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ROCB A/P cerebrate International Customs Day with Thai Customs 
26 January, 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the Royal Thai Customs, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head, and his colleagues of ROCB A/P attended International Customs Day 2023 at the Thai Customs Department to celebrate International Customs Day with Thai Customs and the attendance.
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ROCB A/P attend Opening Ceremony of RTC Thailand 
Bangkok, 8 November 2022

At the invitation of Mr. Patchara Anuntasilpa, the Director-General of Thai Customs Department, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of ROCB A/P and his colleagues attended the Opening Ceremony of the RTC Thailand.
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ROCB A/P celebrate Signing Ceremony for establishment of RTC Thailand 
Bangkok, 10 October 2022

At the invitation of Mr. Anuntasilpa Patchara, the Director-General of Thai Customs Department, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of ROCB A/P and his colleagues attended the virtual signing ceremony for establishment of the RTC Thailand.
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ROCB A/P Celebrate the 148th Anniversary of the Foundation of Thai Customs Department 
4th July 2022, Bangkok Thailand

Upon the invitation of the Thai Customs Department, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P and his colleagues attended the ceremony to celebrate 148th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Customs Department at Customs Auditorium, 120 Years Building at the Headquarter of Thai Customs Department.
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Opening Ceremony of ROCB A/P renovated office 
29 September 2021, Bangkok Thailand

With the hospitality and assistance given by Thai Customs Department (TCD) as our host administration, we celebrate the opening renovated office of ROCB A/P on 29 September 2021.
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ROCB A/P celebrate opening new RDTC Korea 
8 June 2021, Incheon, Korea

At the invitation of the Director-General of RDTC Korea, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P and his colleagues attended the Virtual Launching Ceremony of Regional Dog Training Center (RDTC) Korea. Mr. Kuramoto conveyed his warmest congratulation to Ms. Anna Cho, Director-General of RDTC Korea.
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ROCB A/P received Encouragement Message from the RTC Japan. 
4 June 2020, Bangkok, Thailand

Mr. IKEDA Kagemitsu, Managing Director of Customs Training Institute (CTI), the Ministry of Finance Japan as the RTC Japan, expresses encouragement message for the ROCB A/P and A/P Members to tackle together on the current tough situation caused by COVID-19.
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ROCB A/P greets new Director of Thai Customs Academy 
12 February 2020, Bangkok, Thailand

Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Director of Thai Customs Academy, Ms. Pawan Phavichitr, at her office to present a flower bouquet and compliments.
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ROCB joined the Thai Customs Department to celebrate the 2020 International Customs Day 
27 January 2020, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues joined the celebratory reception of International Customs Day 2020 officiated by the Director General of Thai Customs, Mr. Krisada Chinavicharana, at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
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ROCB A/P joined the celebration of AEO Certification Ceremony of Thai Custom Department 
30 July 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation from the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues joined the AEO Certificate Ceremony held on 30 July 2019 at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
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The New Head of ROCB A/P paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of Thai Customs Department 
8 July 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

Mr. Norikazu KURAMOTO, the new Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Krisada CHINAVICHARANA, the Director General of Thai Customs Department (TCD).
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ROCB A/P celebrates the 145th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Customs Department with its host administration 
4 July 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation from the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his colleagues joined the Anniversary of the Foundation of the Customs Department held on 4 July 2019 at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Commitments of Myanmar Customs Department on Intellectual Property Rights 
Contribution by Ms. Hsu Wai Hnin
Deputy Head of Intellectual Property Section
Myanmar Customs Department
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ROCB A/P joins the International Customs Day 2019 Celebration 
25 January 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), ROCB A/P staffs joined the International Customs Day Celebration event organized by the TCD on 25 January 2019.
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 Guest Visits

Exploring International Customs Cooperation: Korea Customs Services Young Officials Visit ROCB A/P in Bangkok 
4 December 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

In the initiative of the Korea Customs Services to foster the growth of the next generation in the area of international cooperation, the ROCB A/P proudly welcomed the study visit of five officials from the Global Future Talent Program to the ROCB A/P.
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ROCB A/P discusses to enhance cooperation with Australia Customs 
10 November, 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

On 10 November 2023, Mr. Michael Cymbalista, Australian Border Force (ABF), Counsellor Mekong region of the Australian Embassy in Thailand and his colleagues at the Australian Embassy in Thailand, visited ROCB A/P.
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Japan Customs DDG visit ROCB A/P 
9 October 2023, Bangkok Thailand

Mr. Yojiro Uchino, Deputy Director General, the Japan Customs paid courtesy visit to Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P accompanied by his colleagues on 9th October 2023.
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Korea Customs executive visit ROCB A/P 
September 26, 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

Mr. Norikazu KURAMOTO, the Head of ROCB A/P, received a courtesy visit from Mr. Heon Park, a Director General from the Korea Customs Service, accompanied by Ms. Jieun Jung, Customs Attache at the Korea Embassy in Thailand, on September 26, 2023.
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ADB's Principal Regional Cooperation Specialist's Visit to ROCB A/P 
15 September 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

Ms. Kanya Satyani Sasradipoera, Principal Regional Cooperation Specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), along with her ADB colleague, paid courtesy visit to Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P on 15th September 2023.
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ROCB A/P welcomed Secretary General of WCO 
9th June 2023, Bangkok Thailand

Mr. Norikazu KURAMOTO, the Head of ROCB A/P received the courtesy visit of Mr. Kunio Mikuriya, the Secretary General of WCO on 9th June 2023. During this visit, Mr. Mikuriya expressed his appreciation to ROCB A/P for capacity building support and related activities in AP region.
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Japan Customs Director General Visit to the ROCB A/P 
9th June 2023, Bangkok Thailand

Mr. Suwazono Kenji Director General, Japan Customs paid courtesy visit to Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P accompanied by his colleagues on 9th June 2023.
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ROCB A/P welcomed new Secretary-General of APPU 
22 March 2023, Bangkok Thailand

Mr. Norikazu KURAMOTO, the Head of ROCB A/P received the courtesy visit of Dr. Vinaya Prakash Singh, the Secretary General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) on 22 March 2023.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection visit to the ROCB A/P 
14 March, 2023, Bangkok Thailand

Mr. John Leonard, Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner (DEAC) of Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and his team paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P on March 14, 2023.
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Japan Customs visit to the ROCB A/P 
14 February 2023, Bangkok Thailand

Mr. Keiji Shibata, Deputy Director General, Japan Customs paid courtesy visit to Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P accompanied by his colleagues on14th February 2023.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection visit to the ROCB A/P 
13, December, 2022, Bangkok Thailand

Ms. Debbie Seguin, Assistant Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) paid courtesy visit to Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P accompanied by her team on December 13th 2022.
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The ROCB A/P and the Korea Customs Service confirm continued cooperation to support capacity building in the Asia Pacific region 
31 October 2022, Bangkok, Thailand

On 31 October 2022, Mr. Cheon Jeong Park, the Director of the International Investigation Division, Korea Customs Service (KCS), accompanied by his KCS colleagues, paid a courtesy visit to the ROCB A/P. Mr. Kuramoto, Head of ROCB and his colleagues warmly welcomed them.
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ROCB A/P confirm close cooperation with RILO A/P in FY 2022-23 
16 August, 2022, Bangkok Thailand

The ROCB A/P have a fruitful and constructive meeting with the Regional Intelligence Liaison Office for the Asia/Pacific region (RILO A/P) for further close cooperation in supporting Asia Pacific Members in this fiscal year as the same regional body of WCO in Asia Pacific region on 16 August 2022.
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ROCB A/P Welcome New Support Member from Australian Customs 
20 April 2022, Bangkok Thailand

Mr. Michael CYMBALISTA, Australian Border Force (ABF) Attaché, Counsellor of Australian Embassy in Bangkok Thailand visited ROCB A/P as its new support member.
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Study Visit of Korean University Students to ROCB A/P 
18 March 2022, Bangkok, Thailand

ROCB A/P proudly received the internship university students from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) who are current exchanging students at Thammasat University in Thailand on 18 March 2022.
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Meeting provided impetus to cooperation between the ROCB A/P and World Wild Fund for Nature 
9 March 2022, Bangkok, Thailand

On 9 March 2022, Mr. Brian V. Gonzales, Head of Protection of Endangered Species, the World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF)-Hong Kong visited the ROCB A/P. Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P and Program Managers warmly welcomed Mr. Brian and discussed future collaboration between ROCB A/P and WWF to combat illegal wildlife trade (IWT) with him.
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KCS visits ROCB A/P to enhance collaboration 
28 February 2022, Bangkok, Thailand

Mr. Younghan YOU, Director General of Korea Customs Service (KCS), accompanied by Ms. Jieun JUNG, Customs Attaches in Korean Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, courtesy visited the ROCB A/P on 28 February 2022.
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APPU visit to the ROCB A/P 
19 January, 2022, Bangkok Thailand

Mr. Norikazu KURAMOTO, the Head of ROCB A/P received the courtesy visit of Mr. LIN Hongliang, the Secretary General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) on 19 January 2022.
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The ROCB A/P and the Australian Border Force strengthen cooperation to support capacity building in the Asia Pacific region 
6 October 2021, Bangkok, Thailand

On 6 October 2021, Mr. Joel Carruthers, Acting Australian Border Force (ABF) Counsellor Mekong of the Australian Embassy in Thailand, accompanied by Mr. Banpot Denmetharat, Senior Project Officer - Mekong region of the Australian Embassy in Thailand, paid a courtesy visit to the ROCB A/P.
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Japan Customs Friends in Bangkok visit to the ROCB A/P 
21 June 2021, Bangkok, Thailand

Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P received the courtesy visit of Japan Customs friends in Bangkok, namely Mr. Tetsuro Higuchi, Customs Attaché, the Embassy of Japan in Bangkok accompanied by Mr. Rei Murakawa, his successor as well as Mr. Akihiko Fukuzono, JICA Expert stationed at Thai Customs Department on June 21 2021.
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ROCB A/P appreciate New Zealand Customs 
Mr. Daniel Brunt, Customs Attaché, the New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok as a cooperate partner of ROCB A/P paid courtesy visit to Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P accompanied by his successor Mr. David Radovanovich on June 15 2021.
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ROCB A/P Enhance Collaboration with UNODC 
22 October 2020, Bangkok, Thailand

On 22 October 2020, Mr. Ulrich Meiser, Regional Coordinator, Container Control Programme, UNODC Regional Office and his colleagues paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his team warmly welcomed them.
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 Staff Updates

Welcome Message from Ms. Aksara Mackhawiman 
Dear Colleagues,

My name is Aksara Mackhawiman, a new Assistant Program Manager at the ROCB A/P.
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Farewell message from Ms. Pavida Tarapoom 
Dear Colleagues,

Time flies!! Time passes very quickly. Working here at the ROCB A/P, I have learned to work in international circumstances and improved my knowledge of international standards from both my colleagues at ROCB A/P, WCO and Members.
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Welcome Message from Mr. Jun Tajima 
Hello Members!

My name is Jun TAJIMA and it is my great pleasure to be assigned as one of the Programme Managers of the ROCB A/P.
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Farewell message from Yuko MAMIYA 
Dear Colleagues,

My tenure comes to an end. I feel that time passes very quickly. It means that I really enjoyed working with my colleagues at the ROCB A/P. Working experience at the ROCB A/P enriched my knowledge on international standards, sharpened my skills on carrying out capacity building activities and gave me plenty of opportunities to meet wonderful colleagues from the WCO and various Customs Administrations.
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Welcome Message from Mr. Louis Chan 
Greetings,

It is with great pleasure and honor that I introduce myself, Louis Chan from Hong Kong Customs, as the new member of the ROCB A/P family.
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Farewell message from Sherman YU 
In the blink of an eye, my tenure comes to an end.
I was fortunate to be posted to ROCB A/P and worked here for 2 years.
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Welcome Message from Mr. Jaemin Cho 
It's an honor to greet all the staff.

I entered public service in 2014 after passing the Korean Bar Exam. I have worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Korea Prosecution Service, and the Korea Customs Service for about 10 years.
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Farewell message from Mr. Ilkwon HAN(Gideon) 
Dear colleagues and friends,

Time flies. I can’t believe that I have completed my 3-year tenure at the ROCB A/P on 10 November 2022.
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Welcome Message from Ms. Kanyawarat SITTHIKUNPANIT 
Dear Colleagues,

My name is Kanyawarat SITTHIKUNPANIT. My nickname is Ploy. I’m the new staff at ROCB A/P for the Program Coordinator position.
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Message from Ms. Pavida Boonmun 
Dear Colleagues,

I am Pavida Boonmun, ‘May’ as a nickname, Assistant Program Manager of the ROCB A/P. I am very pleased to join and work at the ROCB A/P again.
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Message from Ms. Yuko Mamiya 
Dear Colleagues,

I am Yuko MAMIYA from Japan Customs. It is my great pleasure to join the WCO ROCB A/P and work with my colleagues who have welcomed me warmly and supported me since the first day.
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Message from Mr. Ilkwon HAN (Gideon) 
It is my honor to have greetings to fellow officers. After being a customs officer in 1988, I had a dream to be an international customs officer.
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Farewell Message from Mr. Hong-Young JO 
Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Even I don’t want to leave here, the time touches my mouth I should say to good-bye. I am completing my 2-year tenure on 3rd September 2019.
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Welcome Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, New Head of ROCB A/P 
Dear readers,

It is a great pleasure and honor to extend my greetings from Bangkok. My name is Norikazu KURAMOTO as the new Head of the ROCB A/P for the next five years.
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 Other Issues

ROCB A/P joins Thai Customs Department to celebrate International Customs Day 
26 January 2016, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Kangsik Cho and Ms. Alpha Wong represented the ROCB A/P to join the 2016 International Customs Day Celebration Ceremony, which was held on 26 January 2016 at the TCD Headquarters.
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ROCB A/P Joins the Wrap-Up Ceremony for the JICA Project for Enhancing the Transparency and Predictability of Tariff Classification and Customs Valuation 
19 October 2015, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Takayuki Miyoshi, CCF/Japan Operation Manager and Program Manager for South Asia, Ms. Narumon Siricharoenwat and Ms. Pariyabhat Ariyapongkoson, Program Coordinators of the ROCB A/P attended the Wrap-Up Ceremony for the Project supported by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
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ROCB A/P Witnesses Thai Customs’ New Modernization Practice 
23 July 2015, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the Thai Customs Department (TCD), Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, and his ROCB A/P colleagues attended the Signing Ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding on Electronic Payment of Customs Duties and Taxes, which was held on 23 July 2015 at the TCD Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
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ROCB A/P Joins Thai Customs Department’s Celebration of the 141st Anniversary 
3 July 2015, Bangkok, Thailand

On 3 July 2015, upon a kind invitation of Dr. Somchai Sujjapongse, Director General of the Royal Thai Customs Department (TCD), all staff members of the ROCB A/P joined TCD’s 141st Anniversary Ceremony held at its Headquarters.
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ROCB A/P witnesses the signing ceremony of the Container Control Program for Thailand 
19 January 2015, Bangkok, Thailand

On 19 January 2015, at the invitation of the UNODC, Mr. Kazunari Igarashi, Head of the ROCB A/P, attended the signing ceremony of WCO-UNODC Container Control Program (CCP) for Thailand at the Thai Customs Department (TCD) as an observer.
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